This is an important and very old branch of the Way of St. James. It is getting more popular. It runs from Spain’s south straight to the north. In Astorga it joins the main path, the Camino Francés.

This trail is also known as GR100. The GR100 however continues where the Via de la Plata ends: from Astorga the GR100 continues via León to Oviedo and Gijón at Spain’s Costa Verde. The stretch between Astorga and Gijón is sometimes also referred to as Via de la Plata. Another name is Camino Real or Camino del Salvador.

Story and guide of my journey from Cadiz to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Via de la Plata. Includes personal reflections,some details of the history and the importance of this route to the Romans. This walk was used to collect donations towards prostate cancer research.Read more

Story and guide of my journey from Cadiz to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino Via de la Plata. Includes personal reflections,some details of the history and the importance of this route to the Romans. This walk was used to collect donations towards prostate cancer research.Read more

Diary and afterthoughts from the Camino de Santiago: Seville to Santiago de CompostelaThe Via de la Plata and the Camino Sanabrés42 days, 1000 km( ) The feelings experienced while travelling the Via de la Plata and the Camino Sanabrés do not expire within these few shared lines: some feelings are inexpressible; some things remain with...Read more

Diary and afterthoughts from the Camino de Santiago: Seville to Santiago de CompostelaThe Via de la Plata and the Camino Sanabrés42 days, 1000 km( ) The feelings experienced while travelling the Via de la Plata and the Camino Sanabrés do not expire within these few shared lines: some feelings are inexpressible; some things remain with...Read more